Chapter 4

Everyone nodded in the meeting, but did we agree?

Hai bên gật đầu trong cuộc họp, đã hiểu nhau chưa?

The chapter's question

How do I rewrite the need so they can confirm it?

Big idea

A need is only understood correctly when the person who raised it reads it back and nods.

In this chapter

  1. Part 4.1

    A One-Page Brief

    Can I describe the need on one page?

  2. Part 4.2

    Usage Scenarios

    What does a working day with the new tool look like?

  3. Part 4.3

    What Is Out

    What will I not do in this round?

  4. Part 4.4

    Done Criteria

    How will they check it before saying it is done?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of Ask the Right Question Before Building is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of Ask the Right Question Before Building

  1. 1.Do they need that feature, or a problem solved?
  2. 2.Is the person asking the one who'll use it?
  3. 3.Does asking what users want reveal what they need?
  4. 4.Everyone nodded in the meeting, but did we agree?
  5. 5.Are changing requirements really the client's fault?